Oklahoma State Chamber Welcomes New Board Members
Since its Annual Meeting in June, the State Chamber has added some
new members to its Board of Directors. The board sets policies and issue
positions through its committees and also chooses its leadership.
“We are very happy that these members with diverse backgrounds and
areas of expertise have taken the extra step to being involved,” said
State Chamber President and CEO Fred Morgan. “We look forward to working
together on an aggressive agenda for next year’s legislative session
that will continue to move Oklahoma’s economy forward.”
The new Board members, along with their companies and location are:
- Joni Brooks, President & Publisher, The Journal Record (OKC) - replaces Mary Mélon
- Denise Johnson, President & CEO, Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma (OKC)
- LouAnn Smith, Business Development Officer, Nabholz Construction Services (Tulsa) - replaces Chris Burnett
- Phillip Teel, Manager, Clean Line Energy Partners, (OKC)
- Mike Terry, President, Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association (OKC)
- Rickey Truelove, Market Unit Vice President, Great Plains Coca-Cola Bottling Co., (OKC) - replaces Jim Marvel
Source: okchamber.com
Wichita Metro Chamber's Chairman Wayne Chambers: Reauthorize Ex-Im Bank
The Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to drive economic
growth and community advancement in the Wichita region. This means
helping companies of all sizes around Wichita grow. When they grow, they
hire more employees and the entire Kansas economy benefits.
That’s
the primary reason the chamber supports Congress’ reauthorization of
the Export-Import Bank of the United States. If Congress doesn’t act and
reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank by Sept. 30, the bank will close and put
important good-paying jobs in Kansas at risk.
Since 1934, the
Ex-Im Bank has played a critical role in assisting our economy. While
the bank was created to support exports and imports, its current focus
is on supporting exports by providing working-capital guarantees
(pre-export financing), export credit insurance, loan guarantees and
direct loans (buyer financing). In Kansas, the Ex-Im Bank has helped
about 65 businesses – large and small – export products abroad and in
turn sustain the Kansas and Wichita economies.
These are companies in our backyard, such as Cargill, CNH Industrial,
Learjet, Beechcraft and Cessna (Textron Aviation). The bank also helps
other businesses that don’t directly export, such as Spirit AeroSystems,
Clearwater Engineering, McGinty Machine and many other suppliers that
would be adversely affected if the bank closed. Read more: Wichita Eagle Opinion Column
Indiana Chamber Impact: Indiana Among Top Business Climates
Indiana's business climate is best in the Midwest and the seventh best
nationwide according to Area Development’s Top States for Doing Business
Survey. The state was also among the ranking’s top-five picks in the
skilled labor availability (first), water availability and cost
(second), distribution and supply chain hubs (third), rail and highway
accessibility (fourth) and corporate tax environment (fifth) categories.
"Indiana's low-cost business environment has put the Hoosier
State at the top of the list for private-sector job growth over the
past year and now is garnering even more national attention," said
Governor Mike Pence. "Since day one, our administration has worked hard
to continue making Indiana more and more business friendly. Whether
improving affordability, training our workforce or making the perfect
location easier to find, Indiana is standing out as the best place to
brings jobs, paving the way for an exceptional time of Hoosier job
creation and opportunity here in Indiana." Inside Indiana Business
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks at Jessamine Chamber of Commerce luncheon
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell spoke at a Jessamine County Chamber of Commerce luncheon last week, addressing chamber members and local government officials on the state of current affairs in Washington.
McConnell, the guest speaker at the luncheon Wednesday touched on topics such as coal jobs, world affairs and the memory of Richard J. Corman. McConnell opened his talk with a local tie by fondly remembering the founder of RJ Corman Railroad Company. Read more: The Jessamine Journal
Best chamber speaker: Siouxland Chamber dinner sells out at 1800
The Siouxland Chamber of Commerce said Monday its dinner featuring former U.S. Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell has sold out. About
1,800 tickets have been sold for the Sept. 29 annual dinner at the
Sioux City Convention Center since they went on sale July 31, said Renee
Beaulieu, the chair of the Chamber Board of Directors....Sioux City Journal
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Sen. John Boozman speaking to Arkansas chamber about EPA rules
Republican U.S. Sen. John Boozman is speaking to a group of Arkansas
business leaders about the federal government's proposed new rules for
power plant pollution.
Boozman on Thursday was scheduled to speak at an event held by the
Arkansas Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas at
the group's downtown Little Rock office. The group has been holding
forums with members of the state's congressional delegation about the
proposed rules. Read more: Arkansas Online
Awesome Austin Chamber events aim to connect new residents
The
Austin Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to introduce new residents
to just how awesome Austin is. Next Friday, the chamber will kick off
Awesome Austin, a program
consisting of three separate events to introduce newcomers to each
other, community leaders and major aspects of the community.
“It’s our first attempt to really bring newcomers together
so they can meet each other, make connections and make friends,” said
Kristen Olson, community concierge at the chamber.
Awesome Austin is the latest part of AustinWorks, a program
formed through the chamber and Vision 2020’s Business Friendly
Environment committee to address the loss of talented young
professionals by connecting workers and their spouses to the community. Read more: Austin Daily Herald
Yankton, SD Chamber Sponsorship: Women's conference planned for Friday
Yankton area women are going to be celebrated next month at the first Women¹s Business Conference.
The
South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity (SD CEO) at Black Hills
State University (BHSU) will partner up with several Yankton-area
businesses to host this inaugural event in Yankton on Friday, Sept. 12.
The event will be held at the Best Western Kelly Inn from 8 a.m. to 1
p.m.
"We
are so honored and excited to be hosting this women¹s business
conference in Yankton for the first time," said Helen Merriman, director
of SD CEO and scheduled speaker at the conference.
Topics
of the conference will include educational and skill building sessions
to increase professional development, enhance business communication
technique and strengthen business relationships.
Russ Korpela to start September 1 as Ellsworth, Wisconsin Chamber Director
Russ Korpela officially assumed his responsibilities as Chamber Director on September 1. Chamber of Commerce work is not new for Russ; Chamber Director is a role he's filled for the communities of Cable, Ashland, and New Richmond in the past. He also was Tourism Coordinator for the Menonomie Chamber. In addition, Russ served as the mayor of Ashland, and most recently as director of Momentum West, the regional economic organization serving west central Wisconsin.
He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position, all which will be leveraged to benefit our chamber membership and the community at large. Please join us in welcoming Russ to his new position. Read more: Facebook - Ellsworth Chamber
Russ Korpela to start September 1 as Ellsworth, Wisconsin Chamber Director
Russ Korpela officially assumed his responsibilities as Chamber Director on September 1. Chamber of Commerce work is not new for Russ; Chamber Director is a role he's filled for the communities of Cable, Ashland, and New Richmond in the past. He also was Tourism Coordinator for the Menonomie Chamber. In addition, Russ served as the mayor of Ashland, and most recently as director of Momentum West, the regional economic organization serving west central Wisconsin.
He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position, all which will be leveraged to benefit our chamber membership and the community at large. Please join us in welcoming Russ to his new position. Read more: Facebook - Ellsworth Chamber
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